Published on Jul, 2023

I'm so glad we didn't let the drive deter us as this was an amazing walk through history- being from Vancouver area this is not history we had much awareness about. People in each house spoke English and French and explained the history and showed how things were built and made. Amazing!

Published on Oct, 2022

A great Acadian history lesson. From the moment you buy your ticket, there is a short interpretive movie explaining some of the history and then your off walking through an actual working village where every building/home has someone in period costume portraying life as it would've been. Very knowledgeable on the history of the building as well as the people who would've lived in them as well as answer any questions you may have. They have been building/adding on over the years, with a whole new section added since my last visit 40 yrs ago. There are a few spots to stop for a drink or snacks along the way and of course a souvenir store. A very enjoyable experience that is well worth a visit.

Published on Aug, 2022

This attraction has been around for many years and is both well-run and extensive. The cost is fairly high ($84 for two adults, two seniors and a child) but when you get inside, you understand why that is the case. There are many hands-on demonstrations and historical explanations with the cosplayers who are in every building, of which there are many and the village is broken into three zones based on periods in history. Having Acadian ancestry myself, I was interested to learn of my own family's legacy. There is a restaurant on site as well as an educational film. Because of the history being presented, there can at times be some translation issues between French and English but those are easily overcome. The one drawback would be for people with mobility issues as there are some long walks and the houses can be difficult to navigate. Luckily, there is a shuttle between the post office in the final area (1950s) to the main building at the end of your visit. Overall, it is a positive experience and worth seeing. Plan to spend almost a full day.

Published on Aug, 2020

We opted to stay right onsite at the Royal Albert Hotel for 2 nights. We were greeted by a staff member (Joanne) in period costume who was incredibly friendly and helpful. The room was most comfortable, and being right on the site allowed us to start our day on our schedule (no morning drive, etc). The village itself is well-maintained, and the staff at each location are well-informed about the history of each house or business, and of Acadian history in general. Despite other reviews, we had absolutely no difficulty conversing with anyone in the village in English (we speak a little bit of French very badly). Because of the pandemic, there were no crowds, even on the weekend, and unfortunately that prevented the staff from cooking bread in the outdoor ovens, inviting visitors into the buildings, and sampling food and biscuits, but that just gives us a good reason to return post-pandemic.

Published on Jul, 2020

We chose a slightly rainy day to avoid the crowds but, mainly due to Covid-19, visitors - apart from the thousands of mosquitoes - were few and far between. The site is huge, includes a very good cafe, and you can wander around, enter some of the buildings, and talk to the "experts" inside. They are all fluently bilingual and very informative. The route around the village is easy to follow and involves some 6 kms. of walking. I learned a lot about the Acadian way of life. I recommend staying on site for the night at the Chateau Albert - so peaceful and bucolic.